Description

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated genetic counselor to work with our medical genetics section and neurology specialists. The genetic counselor will support existing services with opportunity to expand scope of involvement.

The genetic counselor will work with members of the medical genetics team including medical geneticists, physician assistants and genetic counselors to provide care to our pediatric patients and their families. There is opportunity for collaborative care as well as independent genetic counseling visits. Medical genetics referrals include a wide range of indications including neurodevelopmental diagnoses, congenital anomalies, complex medical histories and connective tissue disorders.

The genetic counselor also works autonomously, yet collaboratively, with Neurology specialists to provide genetic counseling and coordination of testing for patients referred with multiple indications not limited to epilepsy, neuropathy, movement and neuromuscular disorders including participation in a MDA clinic.

Genetic counseling assistants provide support for both roles.

The genetic counselor is also encouraged to participate in the development and execution of clinical research studies, manuscript/abstract preparation and scientific presentations. There are multiple internal opportunities for accrual of continuing education credits.

Essential Functions:

Job requirements:

• Master's degree from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling-accredited program and be either board certified or have active candidate status at the time of hire (i.e. working on passing board exam).
• This is a shared position with pediatric medical genetics and neurology.
• 3 or more years of experience highly preferred

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .